This introduction to Python will kickstart your learning of Python for data science, as well as programming in general. This beginner-friendly Python course will take you from zero to programming in Python in a matter of hours.
Module 1 - Python Basics
o Your first program
o Types
o Expressions and Variables
o String Operations
Module 2 - Python Data Structures
o Lists and Tuples
o Sets
o Dictionaries
Module 3 - Python Programming Fundamentals
o Conditions and Branching
o Loops
o Functions
o Objects and Classes
Module 4 - Working with Data in Python
o Reading files with open
o Writing files with open
o Loading data with Pandas
o Numpy
Finally, you will create a project to test your skills.
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Data Science has been ranked as one of the hottest professions and the demand for data practitioners is booming. This Professional Certificate from IBM is intended for anyone interested in developing skills and experience to pursue a career in Data Science or Machine Learning.
This program consists of 9 courses providing you with latest job-ready skills and techniques covering a wide array of data science topics including: open source tools and libraries, methodologies, Python, databases, SQL, data visualization, data analysis, and machine learning. You will practice hands-on in the IBM Cloud using real data science tools and real-world data sets.
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